The long-lasting joint venture between the Symington family of the Douro and the Prats family from Bordeaux has yielded this latest release. It is, as always, an impressive wine, combining Bordeaux style with Douro intensity. The wine, from a hot vintage, is rich in tannins and black fruits and with a dark coffee aroma.It has great potential. Drink from 2028.

The year

The three months leading up to the harvest were among the hottest and driest ever recorded in the Douro Valley. However, the vineyards remained in surprisingly good condition, a testament to their resilience and adaptability to harsh conditions.

The wine

The 2022 is fruit driven, with soft and round tannins and great freshness, continuing our tradition of finesse.

Grape Varieties

75% Touriga Nacional

25% Touriga Franca

Ageing

15 months in 400 litre French oak barrels